March, 2015

This Week's Events

In-depth foundation for new entrepreneurs and those in the planning stages. Students will determine feasibility, start-up needs, timeline, and pricing. They will also build skills in financial management, marketing. The instructor will assist the students in writing the business plan. The final product is a business plan draft. Business owners already operating are welcome to take the class and encouraged to do so.
Class runs twelve sessions, meeting every Tuesday and Thursday evening for 6 weeks.
Class facilitator and primary instructor is Danielle Oldson, MA. Industry experts will teach specific sessions.
The total cost is $350 and includes the "Business Planning Guide". Scholarships are available.
Please do not register for this class here. You must first take BusinessPrep, which you can register for on our Events page. Thank you!

This is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Make sure your business is doing things right when filing quarterly and yearly taxes- both sales tax and income tax. Don't let the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) surprise you!
Learn from a PRO! Ying Sa, CPA and CEO of Community CPA- a leader in CPA services for the Des Moines Community.
Community CPA is woman owned!
Make better decisions and strengthen your business!
This seminar is especially designed for Women's Business Center and Immigrant Entrepreneur affiliated companies.
There is no charge and the Women's Business Center will provide light refreshments. It is sponsored by ISED Women's Business Center, Community CPA, and Immigrant Entrepreneur Center. Please register online.
This class will be held at Community CPA (3816 Ingersoll Ave. Des Moines).

In celebration of International Women's Day, the Junior League of Des Moines will present "Women on Board," a training conference that will bring together Central Iowa female leaders to build skills and support female representation on local boards and commissions. The conference is a partnership between the Junior League, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Drake University and Friends of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. "Women on Board" will be held March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Drake University. Cost is $10 per person, and lunch is included. Registration is open to the public and can be completed at www.jldesmoines.org.